For decades, people have quoted this beloved comedian's rants.
Funny, intelligent people have a way of sounding convincing, especially when they are saying things the worst part of us already agrees with. The lazy, hateful, narcissistic part of us wants to believe that other people are shit and society is doomed.
If pessimism is a pair of glasses that filter out hope and joy, nihilism is the emotional equivalent of AIDS.
Rest in peace to Mr. Carlin, a truly talented comedian. Rest in peace also to his toxic worldview.